What a week it's been. My little friend got spooked by the vacuum(which is a bit odd since I use it all the time) and somehow in his freakout broke his back left leg. Feel awful since it took me a day to notice. I was more concerned that he scared himself so bad he would get frightened to death and did not see it until handling him later.
Thankfully took him to a specialist vet and after a VERY costly couple of day he's back at home in a big old cast. The break was very bad and the vet could not line up the bones perfect so she's worried there may be complications. Fingers crossed for both my little man and my pocket-book! I don't think I could handle another large financial hit.
Looks like he's taking to it well which I've been told can be a bit of a concern. Interesting to see him try out what works and what does not in terms of mobility and postures. He's been frustrated once or twice but *by in large* his behavior is generally the same as it was pre-accident now that he's home.
Have to hand feed him meds for the next little bit which is interesting for me as I'm not a pro at handling him like I think a lot of you experts are! He's not pleased but first try went ok.
Just a really shocking event for me. I've had him for about 8-9 years with ZERO health issues and then all of a sudden for this to happen was just crazy.
I really wish I could know how and where the break happened. He just came tearing out of the shoebox he likes to hide in and ran into his pen running in circles over and over.
Kind of worried how he'll react to loud noises now every time I hear something but...I guess there's not much you can do really.
Anyone else have experience with this medical issue and possible tips?
Anyone know what I can do to prevent a repeat in the incident that caused it? I mean...golly I use the vacuum all the time and aside from an ear-raise or maybe quick jump into his *safe* corner he's NEVER done that before.
What a week...what a week....
Thankfully took him to a specialist vet and after a VERY costly couple of day he's back at home in a big old cast. The break was very bad and the vet could not line up the bones perfect so she's worried there may be complications. Fingers crossed for both my little man and my pocket-book! I don't think I could handle another large financial hit.
Looks like he's taking to it well which I've been told can be a bit of a concern. Interesting to see him try out what works and what does not in terms of mobility and postures. He's been frustrated once or twice but *by in large* his behavior is generally the same as it was pre-accident now that he's home.
Have to hand feed him meds for the next little bit which is interesting for me as I'm not a pro at handling him like I think a lot of you experts are! He's not pleased but first try went ok.
Just a really shocking event for me. I've had him for about 8-9 years with ZERO health issues and then all of a sudden for this to happen was just crazy.
I really wish I could know how and where the break happened. He just came tearing out of the shoebox he likes to hide in and ran into his pen running in circles over and over.
Kind of worried how he'll react to loud noises now every time I hear something but...I guess there's not much you can do really.
Anyone else have experience with this medical issue and possible tips?
Anyone know what I can do to prevent a repeat in the incident that caused it? I mean...golly I use the vacuum all the time and aside from an ear-raise or maybe quick jump into his *safe* corner he's NEVER done that before.
What a week...what a week....
ray:
